Mississippi Fishing License Cost & Rules

Resident, non-resident, short-term, senior, youth, and lifetime fishing license fees for Mississippi. Checked 2026-11-12.

Fishing Licenses (10)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Non-Resident Freshwater Fishing (annual)	Non-resident	$68.00	non-resident Agent fee 3.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top per official price table	Official page
Non-Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing	Non-resident	$30.00	non-resident Agent fee 2.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top	Official page
Non-Resident 1-Day Freshwater Fishing	Non-resident	$10.00	non-resident Agent fee 1.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top	Official page
Non-Resident Saltwater Fishing (annual)	Non-resident	$30.00	non-resident Agent fee 3.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top	Official page
Non-Resident 3-Day Saltwater Fishing	Non-resident	$15.00	non-resident Agent fee 2.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top	Official page
Non-Resident LA Saltwater Fishing	Non-resident	$60.00	non-resident; Louisiana residents must buy both non-resident freshwater and LA saltwater privileges Agent fee 3.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top; not valid for ordinary non-resident saltwater	Official page
Resident 3-Day Freshwater Fishing	Resident	$3.00	Residents MDWFP. Agent fee $1.00 and process fee $1.29 added to purchases.	Official page
Resident Saltwater Fishing	Resident	$10.00	Residents MDWFP fee listed on a state procurement attachment (privilege code 129). Official state document.	Official page
Lifetime Saltwater Fishing License (65 and older)	Resident	$7.29	Residents aged 65 and older; includes all fees MDWFP. Agent fee $1.00 and process fee $1.29 added to purchases.	Official page
Non-resident Fishing	Non-resident	Not shown	Nonresident amounts appear only on non-official sites, not recorded. Check mdwfp.com.	Official page

Fishing Stamps, Endorsements & Permits (2)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident Saltwater Fishing permit	Resident	$10.00	resident saltwater anglers Listed on the resident fishing price table; included here because saltwater was requested as a stamp or permit type; senior lifetime saltwater licence at 5.00 listed under free_reduced	Official page
Freshwater Guide License (application)	All / N/A	$500.00	Application fee MDWFP fishing license page.	Official page

Combination Hunting & Fishing Packages (5)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Non-Resident Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting and Fishing	Non-resident	$32.00	non-resident armed forces; must apply through MDWFP Includes deer permit freshwater fishing and archery primitive or crossbow weapon; excludes saltwater fishing WMA user permit turkey stamp or waterfowl stamp; expires after 14 consecutive days; eligibility details not read	Official page
Non-Resident Avid Angler Package (freshwater and saltwater)	Non-resident	$90.00	non-resident (not valid for Louisiana residents) Includes non-resident freshwater and saltwater fishing; agent fee 3.00 and process fee 4.42 added on top	Official page
Non-Resident Deer Hunter Package	Non-resident	$475.00	non-resident Includes NR All Game Hunting NR archery primitive or crossbow NR deer permit and HIP	Official page
Non-Resident Super Sportsman Package	Non-resident	$494.00	non-resident Includes NR All Game Hunting NR archery primitive or crossbow NR deer permit NR state waterfowl stamp and HIP; does not include turkey stamp or federal duck stamp	Official page
Resident Sportsman's License	Resident	$45.00	Residents; includes all game hunting, freshwater fishing and archery/primitive weapon/crossbow; excludes saltwater fishing MDWFP. Agent fee $1.00 and process fee $1.29 added to purchases.	Official page

Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (4)

License / Permit	Residency	Fee	Eligibility & Notes	Source
Resident Senior Exempt Licence (age 65 and older; voluntary)	Resident	$2.30	resident age 65 and older Voluntary licence; includes all game hunting archery or primitive or crossbow freshwater fishing and WMA user permit; 65 and older exempt from turkey stamp and velvet season permit; does not include saltwater fishing or federal or state waterfowl stamp; price before agent fee 1.00 and process fee 2.49	Official page
Resident Senior Lifetime Saltwater Licence (age 65 and over)	Resident	$5.00	resident age 65 and over Price before agent fee 1.00 and process fee 2.49	Official page
Resident Exempt Under 16 Licence (voluntary)	Resident	$2.30	resident under age 16 Voluntary licence; includes all game hunting archery or primitive or crossbow freshwater and saltwater fishing and WMA user permit; exempt from state duck stamp and turkey stamp	Official page
Disability exemption (visually impaired paraplegic multiple amputee SSA totally disabled or VA totally service-connected disabled)	Resident	Free ($0.00)	resident who is visually impaired paraplegic multiple amputee adjudged totally disabled by SSA or totally service-connected disabled by VA Not required to buy a hunting or fishing licence; must carry proof of age residency and disability while hunting or fishing; prior disability licences are void	Official page

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